2014 GS-6 Pay in Washington DC
GS-6 employees with a duty station in Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA earn 24.22% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $30,883 on the base table to $38,363 in Washington DC.
2014 GS-6 Pay in Washington DC
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,363 | $1,475.50 | $18.38 | +$7,480 |
| Step 2 | $39,641 | $1,524.65 | $18.99 | +$7,729 |
| Step 3 | $40,919 | $1,573.81 | $19.61 | +$7,978 |
| Step 4 | $42,198 | $1,623.00 | $20.22 | +$8,228 |
| Step 5 | $43,476 | $1,672.15 | $20.83 | +$8,477 |
| Step 6 | $44,754 | $1,721.31 | $21.44 | +$8,726 |
| Step 7 | $46,032 | $1,770.46 | $22.06 | +$8,975 |
| Step 8 | $47,310 | $1,819.62 | $22.67 | +$9,224 |
| Step 9 | $48,589 | $1,868.81 | $23.28 | +$9,474 |
| Step 10 | $49,867 | $1,917.96 | $23.89 | +$9,723 |
2014 GS-6 pay table for Washington DC
Each step below already includes the 24.22% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,363 | $1,475.50 | $18.38 | +$7,480 |
| Step 2 | $39,641 | $1,524.65 | $18.99 | +$7,729 |
| Step 3 | $40,919 | $1,573.81 | $19.61 | +$7,978 |
| Step 4 | $42,198 | $1,623.00 | $20.22 | +$8,228 |
| Step 5 | $43,476 | $1,672.15 | $20.83 | +$8,477 |
| Step 6 | $44,754 | $1,721.31 | $21.44 | +$8,726 |
| Step 7 | $46,032 | $1,770.46 | $22.06 | +$8,975 |
| Step 8 | $47,310 | $1,819.62 | $22.67 | +$9,224 |
| Step 9 | $48,589 | $1,868.81 | $23.28 | +$9,474 |
| Step 10 | $49,867 | $1,917.96 | $23.89 | +$9,723 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Washington DC pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in Washington DC: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2014, the Washington DC pay area adds a 24.22% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Washington DC
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $1,476 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,918. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-6 Washington DC page.
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GS-6 in Washington DC questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in Washington DC?
In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns $38,363 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,867. This is 24.22% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 in Washington DC?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Washington DC in 2014, it is 24.22%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,480 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Washington DC?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Washington DC earns roughly $1,476 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.